Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Olympia
Popular places to visit
Hands On Children's Museum
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
Olympia Farmers Market
You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Percival Landing
Percival Landing is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
East Bay Public Plaza
You can find out about the history of Olympia with a visit to East Bay Public Plaza. Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
WET Science Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
State Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Olympia Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
Nice place
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
TownePlace Suites Olympia
Everything was great. Got to watch crows nesting in the trees outside our room window. Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
This was our first experience at a Great Wolf Lodge. Our party consisted of a 68 yof, a 34 yom, and an 8 yom. It is a bit overwhelming when you first walk in, but the staff member was right there and helped us check in at the kiosk. She was polite and helpful. We took some time to look around and ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Breakfast was awesome everyone in the building was wonderful I would stay here again in a minute
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Room was old and a little run down. The bed wasn’t very comfortable, and sagged in the middle.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Breakfast had 3 hot items - eggs, meat and oatmeal. Didn't use the hot tub.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia
Downtown Historic District
When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Eastside
While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.
East Bay Drive
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Bay Drive and surrounding area, you can visit Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum.
South Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.
Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
